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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.32, 1,053.57 and 501.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.32, 1,053.57 and 501.69 is: 692.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.32 : 1,053.57 = 501.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.32/1,053.57 = 501.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.32x = 1,053.57 × 501.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.32x = 528,565.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,565.53/763.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.46

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